Sleepy Hole Homes for Sale in Suffolk, VA
Sleepy Hole is a neighborhood of homes in Suffolk, Virginia. Tree-lined streets give it a quiet, settled feel. The area has a mix of single-family houses with mature trees and yards. That reflects its long-standing place in the community. Its calm setting is a retreat from busier urban areas. Suffolk's perks still stay easy to reach.
3 homes for sale in Sleepy Hole right now.
3
Active Listings
$469,900
Median List Price
$187
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
122
Avg. Days on Market
32d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Sleepy Hole.
Neighborhood11
Sold · last 12 mo
$585,000
Median sale price
$201
Median sold $/sq ft
47
Median days on market
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Living in Sleepy Hole
Daily life in Sleepy Hole moves at the relaxed pace of a settled neighborhood. Tree-shaded streets are ideal for walks and time outdoors. Local parks and green spaces are close by. They give you plenty of ways to get out and play. The area's homey feel builds a sense of togetherness. Its ties to the wider Suffolk area help as well.
Sleepy Hole appeals to buyers who want a settled place to live. It has the stable feel of a long-settled neighborhood. The area offers good value if a calm setting matters to you. It also has a strong sense of place within Suffolk. Homes here draw buyers who like mature trees, quiet streets, and a close-knit feel.
What Sleepy Hole homes actually sell for
Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.
$585,000
Median sale price · 12 mo
11 closed sales
$201
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
47 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$348K–$575K
Active listing range
3 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 11 | $585,000 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
How Sleepy Hole compares
The 3 closest Suffolk neighborhoods VaHome profiles, measured from map center to map center. Same 12-month REIN closed-sales math for every row.
| Neighborhood | Median sale | $ / sq ft | Days on mkt | Sold · 12 mo | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hole | $585,000 | $201 | 47 | 11 | 3 |
| Bennett's Pasture · 1.1 mi | $562,990 | $228 | 70 | 13 | 1 |
| Nansemond River Estates · 1.3 mi | $693,000 | $218 | 46 | 8 | 18 |
| River Club · 2.6 mi | $699,900 | $234 | 44 | 17 | 13 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, refreshed every 10 minutes. Neighborhoods with fewer than 5 closed sales are left out so no row rests on one or two homes.
What the homes in Sleepy Hole are like
Age, size, lot and price band of the 11 Sleepy Hole homes that closed since Oct 11, 2025, as recorded in the REIN MLS.
2021
Median year built
most homes sold were built 2021–2022
3,109 sq ft
Median living area
5-bedroom is the most common layout
7,841 sq ft (0.18 ac)
Median lot · detached
7 detached sales with a recorded lot
| Price range by type | Sold · 12 mo | Lower quarter | Median | Upper quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 11 | $549,900 | $585,000 | $630,000 |
Lower and upper quarter are the 25th and 75th percentile sale prices. Half of all sales fell between them.
HOA reality
82%
Sales with an HOA
9 of 11 closed sales where REIN recorded an association
$46/mo
Typical HOA fee
median of 9 sales that reported a fee
Fees are what the listing agent entered at the time of sale. Confirm the current amount and what it covers with the association before you write an offer.
Source: REIN MLS closed sales since Oct 11, 2025, computed by VaHome. Any figure with fewer than 5 recorded homes is left out.
Recently sold in Sleepy Hole
The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
121 Affirmed DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,109 sqft
$619,900
Sold Sep 2026
115 Sea Biscuit RN, SUFFOLK VA 23435
5 bd · 2.1 ba · 3,109 sqft
$575,000
Sold Jul 2026
100 Sea Hero CT, SUFFOLK VA 23435
5 bd · 3.1 ba · 3,000 sqft
$585,000
Sold Jul 2026
109 N Secretariat DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
6 bd · 4.1 ba · 3,109 sqft
$669,000
Sold Jul 2026
122 Affirmed DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 3,186 sqft
$624,000
Sold Jun 2026
1012 Bennetts Pasture RD, SUFFOLK VA 23435
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,600 sqft
$523,800
Sold Jun 2026
160 Secretariat DR, SUFFOLK VA 23435
5 bd · 3.1 ba · 3,133 sqft
$630,000
Sold May 2026
101 Affirmed Dr NONE, SUFFOLK VA 23435
5 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,784 sqft
$585,000
Sold Apr 2026
110 Sea Hero CT, SUFFOLK VA 23435
5 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,994 sqft
$549,900
Sold Apr 2026
103 Sea Biscuit Run, Suffolk, VA 23435, USA
6 bd · 3.1 ba · 3,254 sqft
$665,000
Sold Apr 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 22 Sleepy Hole homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
0%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 22
0 of 22
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Zone D
hurricane evacuation zone
Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.
Census profile of the Sleepy Hole area
$120,817
Median household income
40.7
Median age
79.5%
Owner-occupied households
36.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Sleepy Hole area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of Sleepy Hole. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated October 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Sleepy Hole real estate FAQ
Where is Sleepy Hole located in Suffolk?+
Sleepy Hole sits in North Suffolk along the east bank of the Nansemond River. It is near the Portsmouth and Chesapeake city lines. Route 17, or Bridge Road, runs through the area. The Harbour View district lies just to the north. All of it is part of the northeast corner of Suffolk in Hampton Roads.
What kinds of homes are in Sleepy Hole?+
The area blends settled brick homes from earlier decades with newer builds. Those are in places such as Nansemond Reserve at Sleepy Hole. Many homes in spots like Nansemond Pointe and Sleepy Hole Pointe sit along the Nansemond River. Some offer deep-water access. Most homes are single-family houses on wooded or waterfront lots.
Do homes in Sleepy Hole have water access?+
Yes. Sleepy Hole borders the mile-wide Nansemond River. A number of streets and sections have riverfront lots. Some have deep-water access for boating. Bennett Creek also runs through parts of the area, adding more water frontage. Water access varies by home and street.
What recreation is available in Sleepy Hole?+
Sleepy Hole Park covers about 73.6 acres along the Nansemond River. It has a fishing pier, a canoe and kayak launch, and nature trails. There is also a playground, picnic shelters, and river views. Next door, Sleepy Hole Golf Course is an 18-hole course built in 1972. It has a driving range, putting green, clubhouse, and pro shop. The course has hosted LPGA Tour events in the past, like the Crestar Classic in the 1980s.
What schools serve the Sleepy Hole area?+
Sleepy Hole is part of Suffolk City Public Schools. Homes in the area are generally zoned for Creekside Elementary and John Yeates Middle School. The high school is Nansemond River High School. Exact school zones depend on the address. So verify current zoning with the school division and check ratings on GreatSchools.
How is the commute from Sleepy Hole to Norfolk and Newport News?+
Sleepy Hole has quick access to Interstate 664. That road runs via the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel toward Newport News and the Peninsula. Downtown Portsmouth and downtown Newport News are each roughly 11 miles away. Norfolk's downtown is about 14 miles. Route 17 and nearby Harbour View also link the area to commuter routes across South Hampton Roads.
About Suffolk
Homes for sale in Suffolk, VA offer some of the best value on new homes in Hampton Roads. Suffolk is Virginia's largest city by land area. It covers 430+ square miles. Driver, Bennett's Creek, and North Suffolk in the 23435 ZIP have brand-new master-planned neighborhoods. Downtown Suffolk in 23434 has historic neighborhoods. Prices here usually run 15-25% lower than the same kind of home in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake. North Suffolk, ZIP 23435, is growing faster than any other part of the city. Its commute to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and downtown Norfolk runs via Route 17. That commute is a big draw. The Driver and Burbage Grant neighborhoods have 4-5 bedroom new construction. Prices there run $450K-$700K. Holland and Southwest Suffolk in 23437 and downtown Suffolk in 23434 have lower-priced homes under $350K. Historic Victorian and Craftsman homes sit in walkable neighborhoods. Suffolk Public Schools runs the K-12 schools. King's Fork High, Lakeland High, and Nansemond River High are the main high schools. The Suffolk listings below pull live from the REIN MLS. They refresh every 2 minutes.
Schools serving Suffolk
Browse Suffolk homes by SPS attendance zone. Zoning is assigned by address and can change — always confirm a specific home’s zoned schools with the school division.
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